Russia becomes an active player in the growing pulse market

Demand for pulses is growing globally, opening up opportunities for new and established players, according to a new report from Rabobank. Pulses have become an important contributor to sustainable agriculture thanks to their natural soil-improving and greenhouse gas-sinking properties. However, they remain a highly fragmented niche segment in the global grain and oilseed market. According to a new report from Rabobank, greater market transparency is needed to attract investment in the sector, meet growing demand for pulses and increase trade volumes. Vito Martielli, Senior Grains and Oilseeds Analyst at Rabobank, who wrote the report, said that global demand for pulses is driven by two main factors. In emerging markets, pulses are increasingly sought after as an affordable and important source of protein. Meanwhile, in developed countries, pulses are becoming a staple in the growing plant-based meat and dairy substitutes sector. “It should be noted that prices are volatile and the ...